2. Wawa

What it means everywhere else: A toddler demanding water.What it means in Philly: A convenient store/gas station that every Philadelphian is addicted to.

3. Phillies

Source: Flickr User Mobilus In Mobili

What it means everywhere else: Cheap cigars often found at gas stations and convenient stores.What it means in Philly: The local Major League Baseball team, famous nationwide for their mascot, Phillie Phanatic.

4. Cheesesteak

Source: Flickr User Phil Denton (cropped)

What it means everywhere else: A slab of steak with cheese on it.What it means in Philly: The best type of sandwich coming out of Philadelphia, consisting of sliced steak, cheese, and sometimes a mix of sautéed onions and peppers.

5. Whiz

Source: Flickr User dpstyles

What it means everywhere else: A not-so-adult way to say “to urinate.”What it means in Philly: A quick way of ordering cheese whiz on top of a Philly cheesesteak.

6. Wit

Source: Flickr User Onetotheworld

What it means everywhere else: Mental sharpness.What it means in Philly: A simple way of ordering sautéed onions on top of a cheesesteak, the local pronunciation of “with.”

7. Youse

Source: Flickr User louisephython

What it means everywhere else: The action of interacting with something to achieve an intended purpose, spelled “use.”What it means in Philly: A way of referring to someone instead of just saying “you” local to Philly, similar to the regional use of “y’all.”

8. Scrapple

Source: Flickr User y2bk (cropped)

What it means everywhere else: Misspelling of a famous board game involving words.What it means in Philly: A mixture of pork scraps, cornmeal, and spices formed into a loaf and eaten.

9. Water Ice

Source: Flickr User richarscott

What it means everywhere else: Two different physical stages of H2O.What it means in Philly: Regional slang for Italian Ice, sometimes blended with custard.

10. Beer Distributor

Source: Flickr User aldenjewell

What it means everywhere else: Someone that takes beer to all of the bars and liquor stores around the country.What it means in Philly: Due to strange local laws, the type of store that’s the best place to buy a case of beer in Philly.

11. Rocky

Source: Flickr User Ken Lund

What it means everywhere else: A place with a lot of rocks.What it means in Philly: Reference to the fictional hometown hero, Rocky Balboa.

12. Jersey Shore

Source: Flickr User tiffanyjarrettphotography

What it means everywhere else: The land of Guidos made famous by MTV’s show of the same title.What it means in Philly: A series of great beaches that Philadelphians frequent on the warm days of summer.

13. Flyers

Source: Flickr User neat1325

What it means everywhere else: Cheap promotional signs often hung or handed outWhat it means in Philly: The local Major League Hockey team

14. Mummer

Source: Flickr User iriskh

What it means everywhere else: Someone who is an expert planter of mums.What it means in Philly: A troupe of elaborately decorated actors and musicians that hold a parade in Philly on New Year’s Day.

15. Mutter

Source: Mutter Museum of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia via Facebook

What it means everywhere else: To speak quietly making it difficult for others to hear what was said.What it means in Philly: The Mutter Museum, filled with tons of weird, sometimes gruesome medical oddities.

16. CHOP

Source: Flickr User jfantenb

What it means everywhere else: To cut or slice something, often wood for kindling or onions for cheesesteaks.What it means in Philly: The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

17. Penn

Source: The Penn Quakers via Facebook

What it means everywhere else: A writing utensil that’s much more permanent than a pencil.What it means in Philly: The University of Pennsylvania, the local Ivy League school and home of the Quakers.

18.Jawn

Source: Flickr User Riebart

What it means everywhere else: A toilet, spelled “john.”What it means in Philly: A word used in the place of pretty much any noun. Ex: When asking for a something, one could say: “Someone pass me that jawn!”

19. Badlands

Source: Flickr User david_jones

What it means everywhere else: National park in South Dakota full of awesome rocks.What it means in Philly: A section of North Philly known for its abundance of drug markets and violence in the 80s and 90s.

20. Jimmies

Source: Flickr User Ian.Kobylanski

What it means everywhere else: A group of men who all happened to be named Jimmy (a casual way to refer to a group of men all named Jonathan).What it means in Philly: Sprinkles, often those that top ice cream.

21. Roots

Source: Flickr User jurvetson

What it means everywhere else: The part of a plant that’s hidden underground essential for collecting nutrients.What it means in Philly: A popular band from Philly currently featured on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, famous for songs like “The Seed” and “The Fire.”

22. Frazier

Source: Flickr User ToonariPost – A New Mash Up

What it means everywhere else: A popular show from the 90’s starring Kelsey Grammer.What it means in Philly: Smokin’ Joe Frazier, an Olympic boxer and Undisputed World Heavyweight Champion that retired in Philly.

23. Sub

Source: Flickr User The Marmot

What it means everywhere else: A sandwich loaded with Italian meats and cheese.What it means in Philly: … Oh, you mean a Hoagie? Because a “sub” is someone who fills in for your middle school teacher when he or she is sick.

24. Gravy

Source: Flickr User mhaller1979 (cropped)

What it means everywhere else: A thick breakfast condiment made with meat juice and a thickening agent.What it means in Philly: Red pasta sauce, often featuring several meats.

25. Philly

Source: Flickr User R’lyeh Imaging

What it means everywhere else: A young female horse too young to be a mare.What it means in Philly: The best city in America, home to a vibrant culture, tons of history, and some amazing food.

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